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EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 7 MIN

Firewalls and Funding: Can Europe Secure Its Tech Future?

from European IT! · host Sébastien Deschamps

Chaos at European airports due to a cyberattack. A stark warning from a top tech founder about a crippling funding gap. On this episode of European It!, hosts Sébastien Deschamps and Samira Chen connect these two crises to explore the future of European tech sovereignty.We dive into: ✈️ The real-world impact of the recent cyber-attack on airport service providers. 💶 Verena Pausder’s alarming analysis of Europe’s innovation capital deficit. 🔗 How underinvestment makes us more vulnerable to digital threats. 🛡️ The case for “tech sovereignty” as a non-negotiable security imperative. 🚀 The concrete steps needed from policymakers, investors, and corporations.This is more than a tech podcast; it’s a conversation about Europe’s strategic autonomy in the digital age. Tune in to understand the challenges and what it will take to overcome them.Listen now!Keywords: Cyberattack, Venture Capital, Tech Sovereignty, European Union, Cybersecurity, Innovation, Verena Pausder, Digital Policy, Startups, NIS2.

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